Rachel Stannard

7 Ashwood Lane Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355 201-841-0238 rstannard@elon.edu

Education



Elon University, Elon, North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with North Carolina Teacher Licensure, Minor in Anthropology May 2016
Certification: North Carolina K6 Licensure
Honors: Elon Engagement Scholar; Deans List; Presidents List
Major GPA: 3.886

Academia Europea di Firenze, Florence, Italy
Elon Center Abroad

Teaching Experience

Fall 2014

Marvin B. Smith Elementary School, Burlington, North Carolina

February 2016 Present
Student Teacher
Assume responsibility of 28 4th grade students
Collaborate with grade level professional learning community to teach all content areas

Marvin B. Smith Elementary School, Burlington, North Carolina September 2015 December 2015
Math and Science Principles II Practicum
Developed an inquiry-based unit on math for 4th grade students
Integrated math and science with focus on natural environment in North Carolina

The Village Project, Elon, North Carolina October 2015 December 2015

Literacy Tutor
Instructed and facilitated one-on-one lessons with a 4th grade student struggling in literacy
Created word studies and interactive activities to further fluency and comprehension

Elon Elementary School, Elon, North Carolina
February 2015 - June 2015
Language Arts and Social Studies Principals I Practicum
Constructed and facilitated a Writing and Social Studies integrated unit on economics to 2nd grade students with
technology incorporated into each lesson; completed 90 hours of classroom experience

Gibsonville Elementary School, Gibsonville, North Carolina January 2013
School and Society: Introduction to Classroom
Actively observed 2nd grade class in a Title 1 School District; course on the importance of diversity amongst peers

Professional Experience

The Dougherty Family, Wayne, Pennsylvania Summer 2014/2015

Child Care Provider
Cared for two girls, aged 8 and 10; carried out daily activities to meet childrens physical and emotional needs
The Wade Family, Chapel Hill, North Carolina January 2015 June 2015

Private Tutor
Aided kindergarten student reading below grade level; integrated art and sports into lessons on phonics

Collaborative Conference on Student Achievement, Greensboro, North Carolina April 2015

Student Intern
Assisted in the facilitation of three-day conference featuring professional development and informational sessions
for educators and policy makers in the state of North Carolina; participated in sessions on innovative practices to
improve educational outcomes for students

Leadership Experience

Elon University Global Education Center August 2015 Present

Global Ambassador
Act as a resource for students considering or returning from a global engagement experience
Promote global experiences at presentations, fairs, orientations and events for Elon students
Elon University New Student Orientation Fall 2013/2015
Orientation Leader

Provided leadership, guidance and advice to first year students in all aspects of student life
Participated in rigorous selection and training process to prepare for working with new college students
Malvern Day Camp, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania June 2013 August 2013

Counselor

Supervised 25 boys and girls entering the second grade for 12 weeks of the summer
Organized and implemented daily lessons and activities in nature, including hiking and canoeing